FreeCAD vs OpenPlant Modeler
| FreeCAD | OpenPlant Modeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $486.58/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | parametric |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows 11 or 10 (64-bit); Windows Server 2019 or 2022 (64-bit) |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | Export: DGN, DWG, DXF, IGES, CGM, STL, SVG, OBJ, U3D. Import: IGES, Parasolid, ACIS SAT, CGM, STEP AP203/AP214, STL, Terrain Model Land XML, and CAD files. |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.